Q&A with Jackson Ryan
Earlier this off-season, nineteen (19) players were added to The Program by virtue of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection and 2020 OHL U18 Priority Selection.
Today we introduce you to the final member of this year’s draft class through a ‘Q&A’ feature exclusively here on soogreyhounds.com.
Today we meet Greyhounds 12th Round selection of the OHL Priority Selection … Jackson Ryan.
PERSONAL/FAMILY:
Full Name:
Jackson Ryan
Nickname(s):
J.R
Hometown:
Peterborough
Place of Birth:
Peterborough
Parents names:
Sarah and Tobi
Siblings (brother/sister, age, name):
Two brothers, 10 and 14, Cam and Will
Pets (kind/name):
None
HOCKEY
Previous three teams you have played for?
Minor Midget AAA Petes, Major Bantom AAA Petes and Minor Bantom AA Petes.
Most memorable moment?
Getting drafted.
What is your main motivation on the ice?
The will to win and the desire to compete every shift.
What challenges did you overcome to get where you are now in hockey?
The challenges I had to overcome would be my weight because I was a really skinny guy in minor bantam, but I put some pounds on to get where I am now.
What do you know about the Soo Greyhounds or the City of Sault Ste Marie?
I’ve heard nothing but great things about the City of Sault Ste Marie and the Soo Greyhounds.
Words of advice for a player aspiring to be drafted/play in the OHL?
It doesn’t matter how much you weigh or what your height is, as long as you put in the work every single day great things will happen.
FAVOURITE:
Colour:
Red
Number:
11
NHL Team:
Vegas Golden Knights
Hobby/Hobbies:
Basketball, running, video games
Food:
Peanut butter & jam sandwich
Videogame:
NBA 2K20
TV Show:
Money Heist
Movie:
Avengers: Endgame
Band/Music genre:
Hip hop/rap
Meal:
Fettuccine Alfredo
OTHER
Do you speak any other languages?
French
Biggest fear?
Spiders
Who has been the most influential person in your life?
My dad
If you could hang out with one celebrity (dead or alive) who would it be?
Drake
What did you want to be when you were small?
Police Officer
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
Saint Lucia
Any hidden talents or something people don’t typically know about you?
No
What was the best vacation you ever took and why?
Jamaica, because the people there were really friendly and it’s the only vacation I’ve been on.
What could you not live without?
Music
You were stuck on a deserted island, what three (3) things would you bring with you?
Food, water, and a hockey stick
Snapchat/Intstagram or Facebook?
Instagram
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